self-gov·er·nance
| \ ˌself-ˈgə-vər-nən(t)s
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Definition of self-governance
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Synonyms
- autonomy,
- freedom,
- independence,
- independency,
- liberty,
- self-determination,
- self-government,
- sovereignty
- (also sovranty)
Antonyms
- dependence
- (also dependance),
- heteronomy,
- subjection,
- unfreedom
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“Self-governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-governance. Accessed 11 May. 2021.
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The first known use of self-governance was in 1848
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